Plain-English translation of NCT05283512 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing two ways to protect your kidneys when you need a CT scan with contrast dye — a special liquid that helps doctors see inside your body. Some patients will receive fluids through an IV (a needle in your arm), while others will drink fluids by mouth. Both approaches are meant to reduce the risk of kidney injury that can sometimes happen after this type of scan, especially for people whose kidneys don't work as well as they should.
Contrast dye used in CT scans can sometimes harm kidneys, particularly in people with severe kidney disease. Doctors know that staying well-hydrated before and after the scan helps protect the kidneys, but nobody has clearly proven whether IV fluids or drinking fluids by mouth works better — so this study will find out.
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You will be randomly assigned to receive either fluids through an IV or fluids by mouth before and after your CT scan. If you get IV fluids, you'll receive about 1 liter (or 500 mL if you have heart failure) starting three hours before the scan and finishing four hours after. If you drink fluids by mouth, you'll drink about 1 liter (or 500 mL if you have heart failure) starting one to two hours before the scan and finishing four hours after. The study team will monitor your kidney function before and after the scan to see how well each approach works.
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